Shaoxing Ancient City Travelogue: Exploring the Millennium Charm and Artistic Freshness

🌟 Shaoxing Ancient City Travelogue: Exploring the Millennium Charm and Artistic Freshness ✨ 👋 Hey, buddies! Want a cultural journey through ancient and modern times? Come on, join me for a stroll on the bluestone paths of Shaoxing, and feel the ancient charm and modern vitality of this city! 🍵 📍 Day One: The Low Chanting of History In the morning, we'll first visit the former residence of Lu Xun, wandering between the Sanwei Bookstore and the Hundred Grass Garden, as if we can hear the sound of Lu Xun's reading echoing in our ears. 📖 Then, step into Shen Garden, to appreciate the beauty of the Song Dynasty gardens, and reminisce about the love songs of Lu You and Tang Wan. 🌸 🍜 Lunch Recommendation: Be sure to try the authentic Shaoxing cuisine, such as meigan cai pork belly, drunken chicken, and the indispensable yellow wine, which is the soul of Shaoxing's flavor! 🍷 🏞️ In the afternoon, take a ride on a black-awning boat, leisurely cruising on the ancient canal, listening to the boatman humming a tune, feeling the tender and sweet atmosphere of the water town. 🛶 🌃 In the evening, why not take a walk on the Eight-Character Bridge, one of the best spots for shooting night scenes of the ancient city. The ancient bridge under the lights adds a touch of mystery and romance. 🌉 🏡 Accommodation Suggestion: Choose an antique inn, indulge in the night of Shaoxing, and experience the feeling of 'sleeping by the water'. 📍 Day Two: The Collision of Art and Innovation Sleep until you wake up naturally, then head to Cangqiao Straight Street, where the ancient streets and alleys hide many artistic shops and cafes, suitable for a leisurely stroll and taste. ☕️ 🖌️ In the afternoon, visit the Yue Opera Museum to learn about the past and present of Yue Opera, and if you're lucky, you might even catch a live performance of the touching Yue Opera! 🎭 🛍️ In the evening, go to the creative park on Lu Xun East Road, which is a gathering place for Shaoxing's young culture, with various trendy shops, exhibitions, and workshops, definitely satisfying your artistic taste. 🖌️ Shaoxing, a city that makes people linger and forget to return, not only has a profound historical heritage but also pulses with a new rhythm in the modern era. Come here and feel that unique charm 🌟